Psychology - Master Dissertation
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Item Salient Stressors of Teachers Employed in Private Schools in Andhra Pradesh, India(Society for Research and Knowledge Management, 2023-06-05T00:00:00) Geddam, Subhasree; Deepthi, D.P.; Jeyavel, SundaramoorthyTraditionally, teaching has been considered a noble profession. However, it has become one of the most physically and intellectually demanding service occupations in the present day. Particularly, teacher stress harms both their health and their students� learning and performance. Stressors for teachers might vary depending on the type of school administration. Although studies have established the stressors experienced by teachers in public schools, relatively little research has been conducted on the stressors experienced by teachers in private schools. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the most significant stressors affecting teachers in private schools. It employed an explorative qualitative research design using convenience sampling. Twenty-one school teachers (nine males and twelve females, mean age of 32, and average teaching experience of 7.5 years) participated in semi-structured telephone interviews that were recorded with a call recorder. The audio data was transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis, yielding five significant themes: concerns with compensation; poor work environment; demands from parents, students, and management; interpersonal problems at work; and excessive workload. The results revealed the presence of workplace bullying and jealousy in schools, as well as new sources of stress for instructors, such as student evaluations. In addition, the report highlighted how teachers' financial restrictions and administrative responsibilities were exacerbating their stress levels and recommended administrative initiatives, such as psychological interventions for the teachers' wellbeing. � 2023 Society for Research and Knowledge Management. All rights reserved.Item Personality traits associated with Internet addiction among college students in South India(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2022-11-14T00:00:00) Jojo, Chacko Eapen; Sundaramoorthy, JeyavelUsage of Internet and electronic gadgets have become a part of our daily life. Especially, nowadays students need to use Internet for various purposes including academic activities. But the uncontrollable use of Internet can interfere one�s daily activities and may develop an addictive behaviour. The current study was aimed to find the difference of personality traits among people who are addicted and non-addicted to Internet. It was also intended to find the influence of personality traits on Internet addiction. The sample consisted of 421 students collected by multistage random sampling method from Kerala, India, age ranging from 18 to 25 (mean�=�20.09). NEO FFI-3 and Internet Addiction Test were used for data collection. Neuroticism was significantly higher among the addicted participants, while personality traits such as agreeableness and conscientiousness were more among the non-addicted students. Along with this, neuroticism was positively correlated with Internet addiction, whereas openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness were negatively correlated. Furthermore, the study observed that neuroticism, extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness can predict Internet addiction. Besides, Internet addiction was found to be more among males than females. Similarly, nuclear family members were having more addiction than participants from joint family. � 2022 The Author(s). This open access article is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.Item Personality Traits and Resilience of People with Bereaved Experiences Due to COVID-19: Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy(SAGE Publications Inc., 2023-05-30T00:00:00) Subhasree, Geddam; Eapen, Jojo Chacko; Jeyavel, Sundaramoorthy; DP, DeepthiWorldwide, the mortality due to SARS-CoV-2 has been inclined to around 68 million by the end of January 2023. Many people lost their family members due to the virus attack or its comorbid complications. Mourning the loss of a loved one is a painful time, but the ability to handle this stress may vary from person to person. It could be a result of their personality traits and inner capabilities, such as self-efficacy. This study aimed to understand the role of personality traits and self-efficacy on the resilience of bereaved individuals. Convenience sampling was employed to recruit a total of 237 participants who had lost loved ones to COVID-19 (father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, and distant relatives). After explaining the objective of the study and taking informed consent, they were administered using brief resilience scale, a big five personality inventory, and general self-efficacy questionnaire. Self-efficacy and resilience were found to have a positive correlation, while neuroticism and resilience had a negative correlation. In addition, the mediation analysis revealed that self-efficacy acted as an important mediator between personality traits (Openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism) and resilience. Individuals with strong self-efficacy were able to return to their usual state more quickly than those with low self-efficacy, as indicated by the results. However, attributes such as openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness, together with self-efficacy, might enhance resilience. Therefore, the study strongly suggests incorporating self-efficacy into the design of therapeutic programs for coping with bereavement. � The Author(s) 2023.Item Resilience and Coping by Parents of Children with Intellectual Disability in Kerala, South India(Vrije University, 2022-11-09T00:00:00) Rajan, Anugraha Merin; Romate, J.Purpose: This study examined the relationship between the resilience and coping mechanisms of parents of children with intellectual disability. Method: Study participants were recruited from special schools and neighbourhood groups of parents of children with special needs in Kerala, a southern state of India. Around 121 parents completed the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Coping Strategies Screen. The correlational analysis revealed a significant relationship between their coping strategies and resilience. Results: Problem focussed coping strategies such as problem-solving skills, taking professional assistance, seeking information about managing the condition, taking time to discuss the ways of handling child�s condition with the family members/significant others and having recreational activities improved parental resilience. Whereas, emotion focused coping strategies for example, reliance on religious leaders for emotional support, weeping, blaming fate and doing nothing decreased their resilience. Rehabilitation professionals may plan interventions to expand problem focused coping skills so as to improve their resilience Conclusion: The findings have specific applications in developing interventions for parents of children with intellectual disability. � 2022, Vrije University. All rights reserved.Item Does Cultural Intelligence & Emotional Intelligence Differ by Region in India? A Comparative Study(Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, 2023-09-21T00:00:00) Jeyavel, Sundaramoorthy; Subhasree, Geddam; Pandey, Vijyendra; Rajkumar, Eslavath; Eapen, Jojo C.; Lakshmana, GovindappaStudents from various parts of India periodically migrate to universities for academic and professional reasons. They reflect various cultural diversities and have to overcome obstacles like intergroup prejudice and acculturative stress. Although these factors can differ by region, the response tendency may be influenced by their respective cultural intelligence/quotient (CQ) and emotional intelligence/quotient (EQ). The comparisons of CQ and EQ across students from significant regions of India, however, have never been recorded in a prior study. This study attempted to examine the level of CQ and EQ among students who were enrolled in educational institutions in Kalaburagi City, who belong to three major regions of India (North, South-East, and South-West). A total of 385 students between the ages of 18 and 31 (mean age: 20.56; standard deviation: 2.633) were recruited for the study. Surprisingly, there were significant geographical disparities in the use of emotions and metacognitive CQ. Compared to students from the other two regions, students from the south-eastern area performed better while using emotional EQ and scored less while using meta-cognitive CQ. The study deduced the plausible factors and potential explanations for CQ � EQ disparities and inter-regional acceptability among students from three major regions, which may be used to develop a CQ & EQ training program for usage across India�s educational system � 2023, Cultural-Historical Psychology.All Rights Reserved.Item Stress mindset as a mediator between self-efficacy and coping styles(Cogent OA, 2023-09-19T00:00:00) Subhasree, Geddam; Jeyavel, Sundaramoorthy; Eapen, Jojo Chacko; Deepthi, D.P.Stress mindset is a lens through which one views stress and its consequences as beneficial or harmful for them. It is a distinct variable that differs from frequency, amount, and intensity of stress. The literature review indicated that stress mindset could mediate the link between self-efficacy and coping style, which was previously not tested. Hence, the study aimed; 1) to examine the relationship between self-efficacy, stress mindset, and coping style; 2) to investigate the influence of stress mindset and self-efficacy on coping styles; 3) to find whether stress mindset mediates the association between self-efficacy and coping styles. The study employed a correlational research design, whereby through multi-phase sampling recruited 727 participants (male = 300, female = 427, mean age = 16.26) studying in 11th and 12th standard. The researchers administered validated stress mindset, self-efficacy, and coping style and performed a multiple correlational and regression analysis. They computed mediation analysis using Haye�s model 4 in Process Macro. The finding indicated that the association between self-efficacy and self-controlling coping style is mediated by stress mindset. Furthermore, it mediated the connection between some sub-domains of self-efficacy and coping styles. The data were evident to infer that individual with high self-efficacy can interpret social stressors as beneficial and improve their coping skills. � 2023 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.Item Driving errors as a function of listening to music and FM radio: A simulator study(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023-10-10T00:00:00) Nageswara Rao, A.; Jeyapaul, R.; Najar, Sajad Ahmad; Chaitanya, B.Objectives: Driving is a dynamic activity that takes place in a constantly changing environment, carrying safety implications not only for the driver but also for other road users. Despite the potentially life-threatening consequences of incorrect driving behavior, drivers often engage in activities unrelated to driving. This study aims to investigate the frequency and types of errors committed by drivers when they are distracted compared to when they are not distracted. Methods: A total of 64 young male participants volunteered for the study, completing four driving trials in a driving simulator. The trials consisted of different distraction conditions: listening to researcher-selected music, driver-selected music, FM radio conversation, and driving without any auditory distractions. The simulated driving scenario resembled a semi-urban environment, with a track length of 12 km. Results: The findings of the study indicate that drivers are more prone to making errors when engaged in FM radio conversations compared to listening to music. Additionally, errors related to speeding were found to be more prevalent across all experimental conditions. Conclusions: These results emphasize the significance of reducing distractions while driving to improve road safety. The findings add to our understanding of the particular distractions that carry higher risks and underscore the necessity for focused interventions to reduce driver errors, especially related to FM radio conversations. Future research can delve into additional factors that contribute to driving errors and develop effective strategies to promote safer driving practices. � 2023 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.Item In-Vehicle Interaction Systems, Eye Movements, and Safety(SAGE Publications Inc., 2022-10-10T00:00:00) Khanganba, Sanjram Premjit; Najar, Sajad AhmadIn-vehicle interactive systems are widely used in modern vehicles. While these systems serve various purposes, they are also potential distracters for drivers. In this study we investigated the effect of in-vehicle spatial distractions on driving errors and driver gaze behavior by developing an experimental paradigm named, �Direction Following in Distracted Driving � Spatial: Simultaneous and Sequential (D3-SSS).� Twenty-seven drivers voluntarily participated and were required to drive an instrumented vehicle on a two-lane test-track, following directions shown on direction signboards. While driving, drivers were required to respond to in-vehicle spatial distracting stimuli presented to them through a monitor attached to the dashboard. The drivers were randomly assigned to in-vehicle spatial-simultaneous and spatial-sequential distraction conditions. Our results demonstrated that, in comparison with spatial-sequential distractions, there were shorter eye fixation durations and fewer eye fixation counts on areas of interest (AOIs) during spatial-simultaneous distractions. We also found that drivers committed more driving errors during in-vehicle spatial-simultaneous distractions than when these were not occurring. In conclusion, drivers committed more slips than lapses, and spatial-simultaneous distraction was more detrimental to driving performance than was spatial-sequential distraction. � The Author(s) 2022.Item Would you mind sharing your story? A narrative exploration of incivility experiences in the Information Technology workplace(Emerald Publishing, 2022-06-02T00:00:00) Prabhu, G.; Pandey, Vijyendra; Jeyavel, Sundaramoorthy; Greeshma, RajgopalPurpose: Unfortunately, workplace incivility (WI) within the information technology (IT) sector has hardly been covered in extant literature. Therefore, through narratives, this study explored various situational and cultural attributes of WI in the Indian IT sector. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews were conducted among the IT professionals (N�=�24; Males�=�13, Females�=�11) aged between 21 and 45�years (Mean�=�31.20, SD�=�6.56) working in the South Indian state of Karnataka (Bengaluru). Findings: The narrative thematic analysis yielded the following themes: Experiences of managers' ill-treatment at the workplace, co-workers incivility: dominance in the IT sector and prevalence of gender-based interpersonal discrimination. Furthermore, many sub-themes emerged under each major theme. Research limitations/implications: Contexts and cultural attributes of WI experiences warrant reconsidering and redefining the concept's theoretical underpinnings, especially from multi-cultural contexts, i.e. India, unlike leading studies in the Western culture. Current study narratives would guide further explorations of how IT professionals wish to curtail these behaviours and suggest strategies to minimize these behaviours in the respective sector. Originality/value: The findings pose an interesting question for further investigation such as: Do individuals who seek favours from co-workers, under certain conditions, invite the experiences of WI for themselves from potential favour-doer? In a first of its kind, the study also offered relevant insights into exploring whether intentional acts as uncivil behaviours are peculiar to multi-cultural contexts, such as in India. � 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.Item Polycystic ovary syndrome: An exploration of unmarried women's knowledge and attitudes(Elsevier Ltd, 2022-06-30T00:00:00) Rajkumar, Eslavath; Ardra, A.; Prabhu, G.; Pandey, Vijyendra; Sundaramoorthy, Jeyavel; Manzoor, Rameez; Sooraj, K.V.; Manikandaprabu, M.; Badiger, TukaramPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and a chief cause of subfertility attributed to ovulation. Besides, lack of knowledge about PCOS, its treatment, and lifestyle changes influence the prognosis. The present qualitative inquiry investigates the knowledge and attitudes of unmarried women towards the syndrome, associated treatment, and necessary lifestyle changes in the fight against the same. A total of 15 participants with PCOS were selected using purposive sampling (n from southern parts of India viz. Kerala and Tamil Nadu states. The telephonic interviews were conducted in late November and early December 2020. He conventional content analysis emerged with six major themes. The themes capsulated women's knowledge, causes, complications and risk factors, treatment of PCOS their perceived importance of health promotive behaviours such as physical activity, sleep patterns, and perceived support from society. The importance of diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle were additional relevant factors stressed by the respondents. Although the medicines helped participants attain regular menstrual cycles, they also had side effects reported in the discussion. Few respondents reported that they lacked the necessary awareness of PCOS when diagnosed at a younger age. The study enhances the understanding of PCOS from a qualitative approach that has cultural relevance apart from pertinent clinical and lifestyle implications. � 2022 The Author(s)